Line Cook

Line Cook

Full-time, 40 hours per week; schedule to include days, weekends, holidays, and events as needed

$22.00/hr.

Essex, CT

Upscale fine dining and casual venues in need of a line cook to execute a menu for our exclusive clientele.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• AD&D insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Resident sponsored educational scholarships

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Free electric vehicle charging stations

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today

• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows is looking for a cook with a passion for creating healthy, delicious food dishes with herbs, vegetables and fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Position overview:

• Exemplify at all time community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operation organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications:

• Some healthcare/hospital experience is preferred along with a positive personality and a strong work ethic.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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